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Tsunami is a tidal wave with an amplitude more than 10 m.

 

 

     

 P1 Basics of Wave

Syllabus Summary Questions Answers

     

 1. Define wavelength. What unit is it measured in?

 2. Define frequency. What unit is it measured in?

 3. Complete the following sentences:

    The higher the frequency of a wave, the greater the                 it has.

    The shorter the wavelength of a wave, the greater the              it has.

 4. Define a transverse wave.

 5. Define a longitudinal wave.

 6. Light is a transverse wave, true or false?

     Sound is a longitudinal wave, true or false?

 7. What type of wave is ultrasound, explain.